Creamy pumpkin pudding pairs beautifully with chocolate pudding and fresh whipped cream for a delicious sweet fall treat! These Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits go fast, so make plenty!
I cannot believe that Halloween is only four days away, well, five if you count today. For me, it’s just another day. Another day to make these fabulous Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits.
It’s also another day where my doorbell will ring endlessly and I will be forced to get up countless times to answer the door.
I’ll throw candy into buckets and pillowcases and try desperately to figure out what some of the costumes are. I feel so old. When did this happen?
Actually, what will more than likely happen, is we will drag the firepit to the front, put it in the circle in front of our driveway.
Then we will all bundle up in sweat pants and hoodies and sit outside with hot chocolate and soup and anything else that can keep us warm.
We will hand out candy together and never have to move because they will come to us. We did that last year and it was perfection. But this year we will have these Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits.
I guzzle coffee. The teens guzzle hot chocolate and hot apple cider and we consume large quantities of chili and/or Chicken and Dumplings and the occasional piece of candy from the bowl. We make a special treat and it’s usually these Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits.
We stay warm because we are bundled up, and we usually have blankets and hats and mittens if it’s really cold and a nice hot fire. You know, it’s starting not to sound so bad. I think I’m looking forward to that.
In case you hadn’t noticed, my kids have all “outgrown” Halloween. My youngest is 14 and my oldest two are 19 with the other two falling in the middle there. Nobody really cares about it anymore.
In fact they don’t even go crazy for the candy anymore. So our treats are a bit more simplistic these days. No spooky treats, no gross foods, just pretty Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits. Because why not?
These Halloween Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits are super easy to make. You just need to whip up a batch of pumpkin spice pudding and a batch of chocolate pudding and have some whipped cream and then layer it and you’re done.
We use both boxed puddings and homemade, so really it’s your call what you decide to do. It has a lot to do with how much you need to make and how quickly you want them done.
Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits are simple and fast and taste like fall in a little glass.
Enjoy!
Want some more fantastic Halloween Recipes? Here ya go!
COCKTAILS
- Bloody Mary by La Cocina de Leslie
- Head Will Roll Cocktail by Noshing with The Nolands
- Wicked Sangria by The Messy Baker
SWEETS AND DESSERTS
- Snickers Fudge by I Run for Wine
- Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Parfaits by Daily Dish Recipes
- Soft and Chewy Chocolate Candies by What Smells So Good?
- Candy Corn Puppy Chow by Pies and Plots
- Candied Pumpkin (Calabaza en Tacha) by Magnolia Days
- Snickerway Truffles by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Halloween Crunch Truffles by The Weekend Gourmet
CUPCAKES, COOKIES AND MORE
- Bourbon Caramel Glazed Pumpkin Donuts by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Candy Corn White Chocolate Pretzels by Alida’s Kitchen
- Soft Apple Cider Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Spooky Cookies by Basic N Delicious
- Monster and Mummy Cupcakes by Hip Foodie Mom
- Pumpkin Cut-out Cookies by Take A Bite Out Of Boca
- Zombie Cupcakes by Treats & Trinkets
APPETIZER, MAIN MEALS
- Shrek’s Dirty Q-tips by Shockingly Delicious
- Pumpkin Soup by Juanita’s Cocina
- Pizza Bones by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Sincere Pumpkin Patch Spicy Cheese Ball by Food Lust People Love
- Spooky Stew by Happy Baking Days
- Bloody Rice by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Witch Hats by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Parfaits
Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Parfaits
The perfect EASY Halloween treat for teenagers and adults. They go fast so make plenty!
Ingredients
For Pumpkin Layer:
- You can Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix or follow below
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup of milk
- ¼ cup light cream
- ¾ cup 7.5 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Middle Layer:
- Whipped cream
Chocolate Layer:
- Make boxed pudding OR do it from scratch:
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup baking cocoa
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1-½ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Pumpkin Layer:
- Follow directions on package if you are using Jello Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix OR for from scratch:
- Mix the vanilla pudding, milk, light cream and pumpkin puree together in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Beat for about 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens and everything is combined well. Stir in the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice. Pour into a bowl and cover and chill for 30 minutes.
For the Chocolate Layer:
- In a saucepan on the stove over low heat, combine the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Add milk slowly until the whole thing is smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook the pudding for about 2 minutes or until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- To assemble:
- Spoon the chilled pumpkin layer in first, next spoon in the whipped topping. Finish with the chocolate pudding and spoon whipped topping on top and serve.
- Garnish with nuts, shaved chocolate or sprinkles.
Tom @ Waegook Tom
Saturday 2nd of November 2013
This sounds amazing, Nicole! I know Halloween has been and gone now, but these sound like a great treat for the cold winter nights that are fast approaching. Your Halloween celebrations sound lovely, too. I'm feeling warm and fuzzy just reading about it :)
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Friday 1st of November 2013
Oh myyy chocolate + pumpkin? How can you go wrong????
Chery
Monday 28th of October 2013
Sounds like a relaxing Halloween. I love Halloween, but a part of me can hardly wait for those days! We're so busy with Trunk or Treats, Carnivals, adn Trick or Treating, I get worn out by the time Halloween is over. Thanks for sharing such a fun, simple recipe for a Halloween treat on #SundaySupper.
Cindys Recipes and Writings
Monday 28th of October 2013
I never had chocolate and pumpkin this way, sounds really good!
Nicole Cook
Monday 28th of October 2013
Totally good! Love the chocolate pumpkin flavor combo.
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
Sunday 27th of October 2013
Haha, love this honest rendition of what handing out candy is REALLY like. I know some people love it, but I think it's kind of a pain in the butt. I usually make my husband do it, but he class on Thursdays, so it'll just be me this year. Boo.
Also, love these parfaits! These would be perfect at Thanksgiving, since I'm not the biggest fan of pumpkin pie. I'd way rather have these.
Nicole Cook
Monday 28th of October 2013
It was honest, wasn't it? I sound little like a sour puss, but yeah... not exactly the most exciting night. I'll be thinking about you Thursday night. Thanks for the sweet words about the recipe!